Just to address the comments about the front disc rotor being no longer available for the GTS. This is not true. I recently got one through CMSNL.com and it was a lot less than $800 also, even with shipping to Australia. They were out of stock for something like a year waiting for a new production batch, but they are now in stock again at 268 euros.

I spent the day yesterday taking and learning how to teach the MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC). The GTS did just fine, having more ground clearance than I could use and giving an especially good account of herself in braking exercises.

It was not much above freezing in the morning (the old back tire was a bit scary at high lean angles until it got warmed up) but it was fabulously warm by the afternoon.

When I had my VFR800 for a while I rode with a friend that had a GTS. He chewed the tires off that bike, and I rode over my head in effort to keep up. His boots, and foot pegs were ground down heavily.

When I had my VFR800 for a while I rode with a friend that had a GTS. He chewed the tires off that bike, and I rode over my head in effort to keep up. His boots, and foot pegs were ground down heavily.

I've wanted one ever since.

I wish I could say I was doing the same thing - but I guess I'm just a wuss! I'm sure one of the magazine reports indicated that the GTS didn't have great ground clearance. Despite being heeled over close to the edge of the contact patch, my boots and pegs were still several inches off the ground I believe.

If I'd moved back onto the balls of my feet here, I'd probably have 4"+ of ground clearance.

There's one on eBay right now in Texas - Seems to be in reasonable condition, although it does have more signs of use than many. Also one on Craigslist, Fla Treasure Coast - but it has been crashed and needs replacement bodywork so probably better as a parts bike.

Just to address the comments about the front disc rotor being no longer available for the GTS. This is not true. I recently got one through CMSNL.com and it was a lot less than $800 also, even with shipping to Australia. They were out of stock for something like a year waiting for a new production batch, but they are now in stock again at 268 euros.

I tried the website but it seems to be down. Any other way to get in touch with these folks?